Philosophy 446 - Philosophy and Faith

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

S. Kepnes, M. Thie The course explores the complex relations among God/spirituality, world/politics, and self/embodiment. Central to understanding their meaning and connections are underlying philosophies/world views, the nature and practice of faiths and theologies. Included are readings from classical theologians, 19th- and 20th-century philosophers of religion, and contemporary liberation spiritualities from the United States (focusing on race and/or gender), Latin America, and other cultures. Throughout the course students are encouraged to examine the readings - and themselves and their world - to ascertain the interrelationships among spiritualities, politics, and embodied selfhood. Preference is given to majors and seniors. This course is crosslisted a s RELG 446.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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